Job Description

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the \xe2\x80\x98Posting End Date\xe2\x80\x99 shown below.


Position Information



Job Title
Director of Content Strategy & Publications


Applications Accepted From
University Wide


Special Instructions to Applicants



This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.


Posting Number
20165253S



The Director of Content Strategy & Publications in University Communications and Marketing oversees the development and implementation of content plans that deliver on brand and business goals, including working with a team of talented writers to mine the best possible brand stories, ensuring coordination and communication across teams including web, social media, photo and video, and marketing strategy. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, the Director will have direct oversight of the Publications Manager and Editor and Chief of OHIO Today, the Director of the OHIO Student News Bureau and will collaborate closely with the Social Media and Content Marketing Manager and others on UCM\xe2\x80\x99s digital team to design and execute comprehensive content plans. This position is located on Athens campus and is not eligible for fully remote work.


Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or similar
• Greater than 8 years of work experience
• A minimum of 3 years of management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional news judgment and a backround in strategic planning
• Strong content editing and knowledge of AP Style
• Experience working in Drupal CMS
• Knowledge of email marketing and distribution
• Background in social media content creation, delivery and measurement
• Experience in media relations and/or crisis communication

Department
University Communications and Marketing


Pay Rate



Job Open Date
04/17/2023


Posting Close Date
05/02/2023


Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment


Months
12 month


Planning Unit
University Communications and Marketing


Work Schedule



Campus
Athens


Expected hours worked per week
40+


Expected duration of assignment



Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Dan Pittman, pittmand@ohio.edu


Diversity Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.


Job Information



Employment Type
full-time regular


Job Family/Subfamily
Communications & Marketing-Multi-Media Communications


Career Track & Level
M 3


Pay Grade
CA&P|19|